I do homeschool because neither of my kids would qualify for the type of school you are talking about. If one of my kids did though, I would seriously consider it. I've worked in/with 2 schools like...

http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/hug.gif Sorry you're so stressed right now. Maybe pick one thing that make you happy and do that and skip some of the other stuff? Hope you find a...

If you are looking for a more frugal approach we did an exclusive art club one year. I made up a certificate on the computer. Had dd draw and initial Christmas drawing (for 2 sets of grandparents +...

That is an awesome update to that story. I got teary eyed reading it too. I'm glad she fell in love with your dragon. Thanks for sharing that pattern too. Once I re-learn how to sew, I think that's...

I think it totally depends on what you want to do. I got a teaching degree and used it while I was single/first married. We had dd and I went part time then quite all together. I worked for about as...

For the girl you could give her a cupcake pan (or maybe just a bunch of fun cupcake papers if you know they already have enough pans), a book with cupcake recipes, and maybe some basic ingredients....